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Stopsley Striders

County Affiliation: Bedfordshire


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WWW: http://www.stopsleystriders.org.uk

History
Stopsley Striders jogging club was formed in 1983 from the embers of a local jogging course organised by local international athlete Tony Simmons. We now have an average membership of 180, of all abilities. County champions to those who just run to keep fit or just to complete a fun run. Our main aim is to keep running fun and to enjoy ourselves.

Coaches
We have 15 qualified coaches who take coached sessions on club nights. These sessions are aimed at improving the quality of your running. The coaches are also available to offer advice and write schedules.

Over the country.....
We are primarily a road and cross country club. During the winter we take part in the Three Counties Cross Country League, a local cross league against similar clubs where we have enjoyed a degree of success. We also take part in all the regional and national cross country races.

.....and on the road
In the spring and the summer, most of our racing is on the road. We enter runners in all the county championships and have had many county champions. Many of our runners travel in groups to races further afield, such as the Great North Run and we also organise coaches to the London Marathon and other races for our members. Don't think we are a club for high flyers, we have all levels of ability and ages from 16 to over 70 years old.

Keeping informed
To keep up to date with what the club is doing, we have an email newsletter and a up to date notice board as well as club night announcements. We also have many entry forms for various events.

Something to aim for
As you get better you can try for one of the many club standard badges which are available. These are given to runners who achieve certain levels of times within a calender year.

Club Championship & Time Trials
During the road race season, the club also organises club championship within local events, championship distances are from 5km through to the marathon. We also organise time trials which take place on club nights.

Join Stopsley Striders

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New members who join Stopsley Striders will receive an immediate email acknowledgement from the club advising the best way to join in with the club activities (subject to Stopsley Striders having created the welcome message).

Existing members of Stopsley Striders will become registered with the British Athletics Home Pages and will be contactable by County team managers. Volunteer officials and marshals will be contactable by local competition organisers (if you declare such an interest).

Club Training Sessions

Mondays at 7:30pm
Groups of varying abilities meet to go for a run from the Regional Sports Centre, St Thomas Rd, Luton

Thursday at 7:30pm
As on Monday and also coached speed sessions or hill training.

Leagues Competed In

  • Three Counties Cross Country League

    • Annual Club Promotions

    The fixtures below are intended as an indication of events which are regularly promoted by Stopsley Striders. However all good things come to an end, so please make contact with the club to establish that this event is taking place this year, and confirm the exact date.

    Middle of June
    Ladies 5k Race

    First Sunday in December
    Luton Marathon and Three Stage Marathon Relay

    Diary Of Events
    Track and Field
    Sat, 24th Jul 2010
    Starts at 11:00am
    Regional Championships
    South of England - Combined Events Championships    		Copthall Stadium, Hendon, London NW4
    Sat, 21st Aug 2010
    Starts at 10:00am
    AAAs Championship
    AAA's U15/U17 National Championships    		Bedford Stadium, Bedford
    Sun, 29th May 2011
    Starts at 10:30am
    CAU Inter County Championship
    CAU Inter County T&F Champs    		Bedford Stadium, Bedford

    Cross Country Running
    Sat, 19th Feb 2011
    Starts at 11:00am
    ECCA Championship
    National Cross Country Championships    		Alton Towers, ST10 4DB

    Road Running
    Sat, 25th Sep 2010
    Starts at 10:00am
    Regional Championships
    South of England Young Athletes Road Relays    		Rushmore Arena, Aldershot, Hampshire
    Sat, 25th Sep 2010
    Starts at 10:00am
    Regional Championships
    South of England Womens Road Relays    		Rushmore Arena, Aldershot, Hampshire
    Sun, 26th Sep 2010
    Starts at 10:00am
    Regional Championships
    South of England Mens Road Relays    		Rushmore Arena, Aldershot, Hampshire
    Sun, 3rd Oct 2010
    Starts at 11:00am
    Regional Championships
    South of England 10k Road Race Championships    		Crystal Palace, London
    Sun, 7th Nov 2010
    Starts at 10:30am
    ARC Championships
    National Half Marathon Championships    		Ridlins Wood Athletics Track, Woodcock Road, Stevenage.

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